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Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup of Olive Destination Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons Olive Destination Traditional 18 year Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large red onion, chopped 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Directions Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In...

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Scaled Servings: 8 12 ounce green bean, packages fresh cut 1/2 cup Olive Destination Lambrusco wine vinegar 3/4 cup sweet onions, finely diced 1/4 cup black pepper Olive Destination Morruda Olive Oil 1 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow boil. Add green beans and boil for 11-13 minutes. Drain green beans and place in a large bowl. Pour Lambrusco wine vinegar over beans and toss with onions. Add olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until combined. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy! Chef Ellen Doerr

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Serviings: 4     Ingredients:   2 cup tomato, diced mixed (any variety) 2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced, of a large 1 handful mixed herbs, such as basil, parsley, dill, chives, mint, roughly chopped 1/4 cup Olive Destination Biancolilla EVOO 3 tablespoons Olive Destination Lambrusco wine vinegar(to taste) Course sea salt, about 1/2 tsp Freshly ground pepper (optional)   Directions   Place diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Add sea salt and ground pepper (optional). Toss together and serve. Store the leftovers in airtight container...

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The ketogenic diet is a very-low-carb, high-fat eating method that’s popular for weight loss. It typically involves limiting carb intake to 20–50 grams per day to stimulate ketosis — a metabolic state in which your body starts using ketones for energy instead of glucose. However, because it can be restrictive, you may wonder what salads you can eat on a keto diet. Notably, keto salads should be low in carbs but high in healthy fats and protein. This simple avocado-shrimp salad is keto-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is high in protein and nutrients like iodine. Iodine aids...

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Broccoli Stem and Red Pepper Slaw Scaled Servings: 4 3 cups broccoli, shredded (4 to 5 large stems) 1 red bell pepper, cut in thin 2 inch julienne 1 red onion, diced 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, Olive Destination Honey Ginger 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt to taste 1/4 cup cilantro, Olive Destination Roasted Onion Oil 1/2 cup slivered almond Directions In a large bowl, combine the broccoli stems, bell pepper and onion. In a bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt to taste, and oil. Toss with the shredded vegetable mixture. Serve or refrigerate until ready to...

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